"Cabin Fever Artsy Inspiration From WildHeart Art!"

 "Cabin Fever  Artsy Inspiration From WildHeart Art!"

This time of year those of us who so love the beauty of colors in our life are feeling a bit blah... winter colors are never thrilling and if you are like me... "Color Withdrawal" is now happening!! So I wanted to give you some fun projects to look at that I have done in the past along with colors and textures to put a smile on your face! There are also some very fun  mixed media workshops that I am offering and retreat info at the end of the post so I hope you can join us!!

Bold and bright journal pages with messages of faith are always a welcome sight when we are down~

There are so many awesome art supplies that are available for today's artist and I must admit I am a bit of an art supply" junkie"!! I just love to try new things and keep things fresh and exciting!!

I love the Dylusion sprays by Ranger Inc., they are one of my favorite go to's for splashes of luscious color! I have ordered some Radiant Rain from Luminarte and I am anxious to see how they compare to the Dylusion Sprays!

I also love to include things like fabric,sequins.. anything for interesting textures and colors and to create something unique!

Here is another product I LOVE... Drawing Inks and I use both India Ink and Acrylic inks for "pops" of color,dripping and spraying!

Texture... Texture... Texture!! I just love texture creating wonderful interest in journal pages and mixed mixed! Using stencils and modeling paste is one of my favorite ways to create texture and depth in artwork!

I also LOVE Liquid Peals by Tim Holtz ( Ranger Inc) they have such a creamy look that when used, holds it shape well... creating drops of "pearls" or great for writing too!

Journals hold a multitude of precious emotions,feelings and thoughts... all being played out through artwork and words written on paper. Many find that journals create comfort.. a safe place and a place to call home. Winter is also a time to" go within" and therefore creating a great opportunity to start a journal or focus on an existing one. 

For those of you who would like to take a  new creative journey I have several workshops I am offering now..

 On Line Workshop~ Creating Vintage Houses With Whimsy and Charm~

 If you love Vintage houses and Whimsy, you will love learning to create these beautiful looking Victorian houses! We will cover a wide variety of supplies,techniques and resources and have so much fun with all pretty details we will be incorporating to personalize and create unique mixed media projects! $35.00- On going workshop 

 On-Line  Mini Workshop "Waves of Wisdom"

Come join us while we create tranquil and inspirational waves of wisdom using collage papers,paints,pens,markers ect. In this 2 part mini workshop I will show you this fun technique that can be applied to many different art forms in many ways for a beautiful and unique creation! $15.00 Starts Feb 16th!

~ On-Line Workshop "The Stained Glass Effect"~

Learn to create some awesome stained glass effects with the techniques and supplies in this unique workshop! So  interesting and versatile, I  just love doing these projects!

$25.00 -  workshop begins on March 1st!

~Artsy FX On-Line Workshop~

Ever wonder how to create that "spark"in your artwork something a little different to make your art work" POP"?! Well I have some very cool and unique ideas that will get your creativity flowing! We will explore different techniques, products and ways of applying to create something unique!  This is such a fun and engaging workshop,your" artsy self" will be rejuvenated!!

$25.00- Workshop begins March 15th!

So come and join us ...get creative and say goodbye to cabin fever!

Workshops are all available for 6 months from registering! You can register at IndigoEarth

And For those of You Who Would Like To Have  an Ultimate Art Adventure join us at 

                       ~ ArtBeach 2013~
             On beautiful Folly Beach South Carolina- October 9th-11th

Just think... creating in such a beautiful , relaxing environment and you can experience it all at this years "ArtBeach Retreat"!! With your toes in the sand and the sun shining brightly you're creative energy will flow! 
Along with some amazing workshops ( list of workshops/descriptions/pictures are on the blog 
along with retreat pictures and several more workshops to be added)
There will be some very exciting activities such as a dinner trip to Charleston for the "farewell dinner" along with Yoga and belly dancing workshop on the beach each morning .Not to mention some fun surprises in between! A welcome goody/art supply bag & art apron is also included upon arrival! One of you lucky Ladies will also be entered to win a beautiful "artsy" Lap Quilt lovingly created and donated by Jan Gerson!I have some fabulous news!! Jan Gerson who has made several quilts and does an amazing beautiful job on them is donating an amazing artsy lap size quilt for the retreat!! Whoo.... which one of you lucky ladies will win at the retreat!!! You can see Jan's beautiful work here at https://www.facebook.com/ThreadedPaintbrushes?fref=ts

** Just added a new Bonus Workshop!! "Henna Tattoos"-Henna Tattoos are used in several cultures as a forms of celebration and "Right of Passage".. they are so fun to decorate the body with and even adorn with crystals and body glitter! You will each adorn your body with beautiful henna artwork tattoos!!

We have added a list of amazing sponsors to the event to include: Golden Artist Paints,Ranger Inc ( Claudine Helmuth paints),Stencil Girl, SunFeather Artisan Soaps,Sakura.. with more to come! Lots of fun giveaways too!!

***Early Bird Registration is Open Now ~ Spaces are limited to 25 students and are on a first come basis. Early Bird registration will be open until Feb 23rd and includes all workshops, supplies, 2 light meals each day and all activities !

Lodging is also available in a beautiful roomy beach house( pictures on the blog) ( for an additional  for the 3 days and nights along with dinners)

- Reservations can be made at the link below

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/IndigoEarth/5812796/wild_heart_art_presents_artbeach_art_retreat_/design/how-to/mixed_media